(VOVWORLD) - Tai Thi Mai of Pa Then ethnic group in Tan Trinh commune, Tuyen Quang province, is working hard to preserve and promote the craft of brocade weaving. As the Head of the Pa Then Brocade Cooperative, Mai has devoted her youth to realizing the dream of bringing her ethnic group’s brocade to the world.

(VOVWORLD) - Well-known theatre director Pham Thi Thanh has passed away at the age of 84. Throughout her life, she devoted herself to the stage, leaving behind timeless works and a generation of talented artists she nurtured.

(VOVWORLD) - Instead of rushing to renovate urban areas with brand-new structures, award-winning architect Trung Mai chooses to listen to the rhythm of the city and turn what may seem like chaos into solutions. Fascinated by the disorder and ad hoc nature of urban settings, he has chosen Hanoi as the place to unleash his creativity and bring value to the community.

(VOVWORLD) - A small Dao Nom script class, run by Mr. Hoang Thong Chu in the mountains of Cho Don commune, Thai Nguyen province, meets every evening. The class, which has been running for more than seven years, aims to preserve the writing system and cultural heritage of the local Red Dao community.

(VOVWORLD) - In the rich cultural treasure trove of the Ede ethic minority, folk melodies such as Eirei, Kut, and Ke Khan serve as a spiritual bond, carrying memories from one generation to the next. In Ea Tul commune, Dak Lak province, artist H Bliu Hwing has dedicated her life to preserving these songs and nurturing a passion for traditional folk singing.

(VOVWORLD) - 65-year-old village chief K’Keo is a prestigious person in Di Linh commune, Lam Dong province. He has taken the lead in preserving the traditional culture of the K’Ho ethnic group, promoting economic development, and encouraging people to unite and work together to build a prosperous and happy life.

(VOVWORLD) - After returning from the Cambodian battlefield with a disability and the loss of a leg, war veteran Nguyen Van Cha from Khanh Lam commune, Ca Mau province, continues to embody the resilient spirit of a soldier. He has worked continuously to support his family and contribute to the development of his hometown.

(VOVWORLD) - Copper is a material popularly used by Vietnamese people to make statues, reliefs, and decorative and household items like trays and teapots. Recently, Nguyen Duc Anh, a young artisan from Bac Ninh province, one of the cradles of copper casting in Vietnam, has handcrafted intricate hairpins, rings, and necklaces, among others.

(VOVWORLD) - For nearly 20 years, Le Quang Toan, Head of the Disabled Youth Club of Quang Binh province (now part of Quang Tri province) has devoted himself to volunteer work, helping many others. Despite being born with a congenital disability, he never let that hold him back. To those he has helped, Toan is “The Volunteer Knight.”

(VOVWORLD) - Kim Ngoc Hao, an ethnic Khmer barber, has donated his blood multiple times to save the lives of others. His selfless actions spread a powerful message: “One drop of blood given, one life saved.”